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Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
IF THE CONSUMER WERE TO FOLLOW THE ERRONEOUS INSTRUCTIONS, THE SEAT MAY NOT ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN THE CHILD IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLE RESULTING IN INJURIES TO THE CHILD
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
DJG WILL SEND CONSUMERS A CORRECTED LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DJG TOLL-FREE AT (866) 611-3022.
Who to contact: DJG WILL SEND CONSUMERS A CORRECTED LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DJG TOLL-FREE AT (866) 611-3022.
HIGH RISE CHILD RESTRAINTS, MODEL NUMBERS 22-297-WAL, 22-298-STM, 22-299-NAN, AND 93-299-FSM, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1 AND OCTOBER 31, 2003. DJG INTENDED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE FORWARD-FACING MODE SHOULD BE USED FOR CHILDREN "OVER 1 YEAR OF AGE." THE LABEL WAS MISPRINTED TO RECOMMEND THAT THE FORWARD-FACING MODE SHOULD BE USE FOR CHILDREN "UNDER 1 YEAR OF AGE."
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Dorel Juvenile Group — DOREL/CHILD RESTRAINTS/MISPRINTED LABEL”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
Filed under: Car seats
An improperly secured child restraint system may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.